KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 21727 · Mar 11, 2021 · KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21727
- Date
- Mar 11, 2021
- Company
- KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 Motorcycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2021 KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 closed course/competition mini-motorcycles with an electric motor. The KTM off-road motorcycles are orange with white and blue with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds. The Husqvarna motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds. The recalled motorcycles have the letter M in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN number is located on the right side of the steering head.
What can happen
Water can get into the battery causing a short circuit, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer, respective of their motorcycle brand, to schedule a free repair. KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2020 through September 2020 for between $5,100 and $5,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ktm sx-e 5 and husqvarna ee-5 motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer, respective of their motorcycle brand, to schedule a free repair. KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
Water can get into the battery causing a short circuit, posing a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.